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VENICE— Chaya is rocking out with all things oyster. From February 16 through March 3 the restaurant will serve an Oyster Fair menu during dinner service featuring hot and cold oyster preparations from Kumamotos on the half shell to Striped Bass and Oyster Papillote. [EaterWire] MIRACLE MILE— According to construction workers on site , Five Guys at 5550 Wilshire will open February 13 . [EaterWire] DOWNTOWN— On the subject of UMAMIcatessen , a reader reports: “I’m sure you know this already, but windows and doors are installed, signage was going up today. It’s looking close, really close! I work across the street and cannot wait for Umami to be in my area for lunch.” Check out some plywoody pics here . [Eater Inbox] MALIBU— Chipotle will next expand to the revamped Malibu Village Shopping Center on Cross Creek Road between the PCH and Civic Center Way. [EaterWire] K-TOWN— Beer Belly is launching New Order Mondays and switching up its happy hour. Taste Terminal breaks it down. [TT] WEST SIDE— Those guys that shot the Whole Foods Parking Lot YouTube video have a new one out called “Put Your Phone Down.” They shot a bunch of scenes at Huckleberry, Rustic Canyon, and what appears to be Rawvolution. [YouTube] See the article here: EaterWire : Oysters at Chaya, Five Guys Opening Feb 13, More!

Can you believe Top Chef is already on to its 10th season? Crazy. Here are some details about the open casting, do note that producers will be in LA at The Foundry on Melrose from 10AM-1PM March 2 . [Bravo] Read the original post: Casting Calls: Can you believe Top Chef is…